The global miscellaneous chemical product market is rapidly shifting toward high-performance, eco-friendly, and additive-focused products. This international trade statistics
information is used to quickly identify strengthened regulations by country, material replacement trends, and changes in the export competition structure, and to reorganize companies' material strategies and export portfolios.
Other chemical products exported by Korea primarily fall under HS 38, encompassing a variety of functional chemicals, additives, and plastic auxiliaries.
This information allows for a structural understanding of technological advancements, export strategies, and competitive advantages by product category.
| division | HS code examples | Representative items | Strategy Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| functional chemicals | HS 38.11~38.15 | Intermediates for pigments and dyes, compounds for optics and electronics | High-functionality and high-value-added strategy |
| Additives and Supplements | HS 38.16~38.18 | Plastic additives, lubricant intermediates | Beyond cost competition, differentiation in quality and safety is necessary. |
| Other Chemical Products (nes) | HS 38.19 Other | Specialty chemicals, customized compounds | Targeting niche and high-functioning niche markets |
Exports of other chemical products target markets across Asia, the US, and Europe, and each country has different demand, regulatory, and supply environments.
This information can be used to design export target country selection, regulatory response, and risk management strategies.
| Country/Region | Strong items | Market characteristics | Implications |
|---|---|---|---|
| china | Plastic additives, functional chemicals | Large market or intensified competition | Price and technology differentiation is necessary. |
| USA | Specialty chemicals for semiconductors and electronics | High-performance, high-price market, strict certification and regulations | Ensuring quality, safety, and sustainable supply is crucial. |
| europe | Eco-friendly additives, recycled chemicals | Strengthened regulations and environmental standards | An eco-friendly and circular economy is essential. |
Understanding domestic production capacity and export potential allows us to predict supply conditions and market entry opportunities.
While detailed figures currently available are limited, the following estimates are available.
| item | Number/estimate | unit | note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic miscellaneous chemical product exports (2024) | Approximately USD 7.02 billion | USD | HS Class 38 Export Standards International Trade Statistics Site |
| Exportable volume ratio | Estimated at about 50-60% | % | Considering domestic demand, exports, inventory, and production conditions |
Exporting high-performance chemical materials requires compliance with international standards governing ingredients, purity, and safety.
Understanding these requirements in advance allows you to incorporate export requirements from the product development stage.
| field | Main specifications | note |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Safety and Quality Management | ISO 9001, ISO 14001 | Quality and Environmental Management System |
| Chemical substance classification and labeling | GHS standards, K-REACH registration | Response to permits and registrations for chemical substances for export |
| Functional Chemical Test Method | ISO 2826, ASTM D1238, etc. | Performance, durability, and stability standards |
To ensure export competitiveness of other chemical products, it's crucial to prepare for international certification and regulatory compliance.
Without export permits, certifications, or type approvals, market entry can be delayed.
| division | Certification name | Applicable area |
|---|---|---|
| Quality and Environmental Management | ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 | Global |
| Chemical substance regulation registration | K-REACH (Korea), EU REACH | Responding to export country regulations |
| Safety and Material Investigation | GHS labeling, REACH SVHC | EU-centric |
For chemical products, logistics requirements such as transportation, packaging, and insurance are directly linked to export prices, delivery times, and risks.
A thorough understanding of logistics conditions can optimize contract terms and supply chain strategies.
| Product group | means of transportation | Average lead time | Key Risks |
|---|---|---|---|
| functional chemicals | Air or sea containers | 7 to 20 days | Temperature, humidity, and packaging damage |
| plastic additives | Sea bulk or 20'/40' containers | 15 to 30 days | Freight fluctuations and shipment delays |
| Specialty chemicals and customized products | Air express or special sea container | 10 to 25 days | Customs clearance delays and designated port risks |
MOQ information can be used to design production, logistics, and contract unit structures and ensure cost efficiency.
| Product group | MOQ | unit | characteristic |
|---|---|---|---|
| functional chemicals | More than 1 ton | ton | Mass contract/production line operation unit |
| plastic additives | 10 tons or more | ton | Refill and inventory management can be considered |
| Customized Specialty Chemicals | 100 ~ 500 kg | kg | Small quantity, high price, R&D type order type |
You can strengthen your market strategy, pricing strategy, and risk management through in-depth indicators such as unit price, seasonality, tariffs, and ESG risks.
| cord | item | example | conjugation |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | Unit price/transaction price range | USD ~1,200 ~ 2,000/ton level | Pricing strategy and margin analysis |
| (B) | seasonality | Demand is likely to increase in Q4 | Reflected in production, inventory, and logistics plans |
| (C) | Tariff and non-tariff risks | Some countries are strengthening chemical regulations. | Market diversification and response strategy design |
| (D) | Domestic alternative industry data | Trend of increasing self-sufficiency in domestic materials | Supply chain stability assessment |
| (E) | ESG·Net Zero Correlation | Increasing demand for eco-friendly, low-carbon chemical materials | Opportunities for developing differentiated products |
| (F) | Country-specific risk index | Chinese market risk is around 0.30 | Export market selection and portfolio design |
| (G) | List of major buyers | Global chemical companies and intermediate materials companies | Building sales strategies and partnerships |
We present an export outlook for the next three months, reflecting recent global regulatory tightening, material shifts, and rising raw material costs.
This forecast indicator is used to determine contract, production, and logistics timing.
| segment | ΔExport(%) | ΔPrice(%) | ΔCountryShare(pp) | TrustIndex(0-1) | 3M Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| functional chemicals | +1.9% | +0.5% | +0.2 pp | 0.73 | Gentle expansion driven by demand for electronics and battery materials |
| plastic additives | +0.8% | −0.3% | −0.1 pp | 0.67 | Intensifying competition and continued cost pressures |
| Customized Specialty Chemicals | +2.3% | +0.9% | +0.3 pp | 0.77 | Expectations are high for exports of niche, high-performance products. |
